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Re: [TenTec] Orion II Cold Start Problem

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Subject: Re: [TenTec] Orion II Cold Start Problem
From: Barry N1EU <barry.n1eu@gmail.com>
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Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2015 10:01:29 +0000
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I would start by replacing capacitors on the power distribution board:
http://tentecwiki.org/doku.php?id=565pwrdistfail

73, Barry N1EU

On Sun, Jun 7, 2015 at 5:48 AM, Byron Peebles <NZ3O@arrl.net> wrote:

> I have a problem with an Orion II when first powered on.
>
> The unit begins to come up:
>     1. Screen comes on, displays TT Logo, Firmware Revisions and so on.
>     2. As the unit completes that boot, the S-Meter lights and the screen
> goes out.
>     3. With the screen out, there is nothing lit on the front panel.  No
> selection lights at all.
>     4. If the screen stays lit, the lights are lit, but the main receiver
> seems muted.
>     5. With the main receiver muted, there is no transmit capability
> through either VFO.
>     6. I can hear on the sub-receiver (standard sub, not optional sub) but
> not transmit on it.
>
> Is this a problem that will involve the factory?
>
> TIA es 73, Byron
>
> PS. Did Master Rest, Memory Clear, Firmware Update, Rinse and Repeat.
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